ACADEMIC POLICIES AND PROCEDURES Note: Degrees will not be conferred for a student with a missing grade or grade(s) of Incomplete, I, on his or her academic record and the student’s anticipated semester of graduation will be moved to the following term. Grades for Repeated Courses For most courses that are repeated, only the grade, credit, and grade points for the most recent course enrollment will be counted toward graduation requirements, credit hours earned, and included in the computation of grade point average. Courses completed at Christopher Newport with a grade of D or F cannot be repeated at another institution. Students who, after their third attempt (excluding course withdrawals designated by a grade of W), do not complete a course required for a specific degree at Christopher Newport may not be allowed to graduate with that degree, as determined by the student’s academic department. Students whose academic department removes them from the major because of three unsuccessful attempts (excluding course withdrawals designated by a grade of W) in a required course, may appeal to the Undergraduate Degrees Committee for reinstatement to their former major. Students who fail to successfully complete the mandatory general education or liberal learning curriculum courses after three enrollments may be academically dismissed from Christopher Newport. Students who wish to appeal either committee should consult the Office of the Registrar website for deadlines, forms, and instructions regarding the appeal process. Completed appeals should be submitted to the Office of the Registrar by the published deadline. Appeals received after the published deadline will be held for the next scheduled meeting. Completed appeals should be submitted to the Office of the Registrar by the published deadline.
2022-2023 Exceptional Cases If the professor whose grade is appealed is no longer with the University or otherwise unavailable, the relevant “department as a whole” will take the place of the instructor and will make every effort to seek all relevant evidence. The department will operate by majority vote, and is empowered to make a grade change in the name of the instructor on a timely basis. The Pass/Fail Option The Pass/Fail Option is intended to encourage students to enrich their academic programs by exploring challenging courses outside their major without the pressure of the regular grading system. Effective Fall Semester 2008, the requirements for the Pass/Fail Option are as follows: •
To register for a course under the Pass/Fail Option, an undergraduate must have at least junior standing (see Classification of Students) with a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.00.
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To exercise this option, students must complete and submit a Pass/Fail form to the Office of the Registrar by the published pass/fail deadline. Once exercised, the Pass/Fail Option can be revoked only by withdrawal from the course or by withdrawal from the University.
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Undergraduate students can complete no more than 12 credit hours under this option during their tenure at Christopher Newport.
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Undergraduate students can register for no more than six credit hours of pass/fail in any one term (counted fall, spring, or summer).
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Courses which may not be taken on a pass/fail basis include those satisfying the liberal learning curriculum (liberal learning foundations, areas of inquiry, and writing intensive) or requirements in the major, minor, concentration, or degree studies and graduate level courses (numbered 500-600 level). University designated pass/ fail courses (offered only on a pass/fail basis) are exempt from this policy. Courses for which the pass/fail option applies are restricted to general (non-program) electives.
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Credit for a passing grade will count toward degree completion but will not be used in determining the GPA. Credit for a failing grade will not be given; however, a grade of F will be computed in the cumulative GPA.
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Courses taken on a pass/fail basis count toward full- or part-time standing.
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A grade of P is granted for earning a D- or higher in the pass/fail course.
Courses retaken after graduation will not replace grades previously earned; therefore grades, grade points, and credits for both course enrollments will be reflected in the cumulative and CNU totals on the student record. Grade Appeal Procedure If a student believes that the grade that they were assigned in a course is incorrect, the student should first discuss the course grade with the relevant instructor. Should a resolution not be reached, the student may begin the Grade Appeal process as outlined in the University Handbook. The student files a formal, written appeal of a course grade with the department chair. In cases where the instructor is the department chair, the faculty member who is senior in terms of years serving as a faculty member assumes the duties of the department chair. Students must file no later than the third week of classes of the fall semester to appeal spring and summer grades and no later than the third week of classes of the spring semester to appeal fall semester grades. The student may obtain the Student Appeal of Course Grade form from the Office of the Registrar.
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Grade Reports: Third-week, Midterm and Final Students may access their third-week, midterm and final grade reports by accessing their CNU Connect account and clicking on the CNU Live link. Final grades are available at the end of each term.
